AV Systems Engineer: Design, Install & Commission

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Media Systems Engineer to design, install, maintain, and program classroom media systems across teaching spaces. You will lead AV deployments, configure DSPs, AV‑over‑IP networks, and control systems to deliver reliable, accessible technology.

Responsibilities include commissioning, testing, documenting signal paths, and coordinating with vendors and campus partners while aligning with IT standards and security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or six years of related experience.
• Experience interfacing with AV, projection, control and distribution systems.
• Ability to fabricate custom cables and install equipment.
• Experience managing AV installation projects from design to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate cabling, assemble AV racks, configure DSPs and AV networks.
• Lead commissioning activities and ensure systems are fully operational.
• Terminate cabling (HDMI, SDI, CAT6/7, fiber) and build AV racks.
• Configure DSPs, Dante routing, multicast, VLANs, QoS and programming.
• Validate network readiness and ensure inventory compliance.
• Commission new AV systems and perform end-to-end testing.
• Maintain system reliability and lifecycle of enterprise AV systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on installations and upgrades.
• Provide training for student assistants and support ongoing modernization.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Audio/Video experience

Project management

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Star Draw

AV over IP

Multicast

Dante Certification

AVIXA CTS Certification

Crestron Programming Certification

Job description

Stony Brook University is seeking a Media Systems Engineer to design, install, maintain, and program classroom media systems across teaching spaces. You will lead AV deployments, configure DSPs, AV‑over‑IP networks, and control systems to deliver reliable, accessible technology.

Responsibilities include commissioning, testing, documenting signal paths, and coordinating with vendors and campus partners while aligning with IT standards and security policies.